Katrina McKeever
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Benefits for SMEs
Smaller employers may have certain advantages when it comes to introducing benefits, says Katrina McKeever
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Aviva improves reward provision ahead of rebranding
Insurance group Aviva has launched a benefits website, online total reward statements (TRS) and a recognition scheme ahead of the firm's rebranding in June.
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Trowers & Hamlins moves international flexible benefits scheme online and launches TRS
Law firm Trowers & Hamlins has moved its international flexible benefits scheme online and launched total reward statements.
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Shepherds Bush Housing Group launches cash plan
Shepherds Bush Housing Group (SBHG) has launched an employer-paid healthcare cash plan for its 180 employees, in the first step towards having a total reward package in place by 2011.
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Creative Agency And Partners invites volunteers
Creative Agency And Partners is offering its employees an extra day's paid leave a year to use to carry out volunteer work in the community.
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Pensions within flexible benefits schemes
Many employers have been reluctant to include pensions in their flex schemes, but there are advantages in doing so, says Katrina McKeever
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Tusker promotes salary sacrifice car scheme
Tusker is to promote its salary sacrifice car scheme through You at Work's flexible benefits system. The Drive at Work product was launched on You at Work's flex system in February and is available to new and existing clients. The benefit makes low-cost cars available to staff who would not ...
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Red Letter Rewards launches motivational activities
Red Letter Rewards has launched a range of motivational activities and treat experiences that can take place in the workplace. Employers can choose from a range of events, including sushi making and beauty treatments, and activities can be tailored for an organisation.
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Calculating the value of pension funds
Putting a value on an employer's defined benefit pension scheme is a complicated matter and figures can vary widely according to the measure used and its intended purpose, says Katrina McKeever.
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Norwich Union launches interactive pension website
Norwich Union has launched an interactive pension website with a virtual online guide. The guide, similar to a television presenter, takes employees on a virtual online tour through their own pension. Along the way, 'she' explains how retirement savings work, and illustrates the impact of decisions such as increasing the ...
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Vebnet alliance will roll flex into Ceridian's pay platform
Payroll provider Ceridian has formed an alliance with flexible benefits provider Vebnet to deliver flexible benefits to Ceridian's payroll customers.
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Ace revamps flexible policies
Ace European Group has revamped its personal accident and holiday travel insurance policies to tailor them for flexible benefits schemes.
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My Family Care extends range of childcare benefits
My Family Care has extended its range of childcare benefits to include cr¿che facilities, holiday clubs and onsite nurseries.
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Ensuring the safety of company car users
There is little legal compulsion for employers to ensure their company car users are sufficiently fit and healthy to drive, but there are plenty of good reasons why they should do so, says Katrina McKeever
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Microsoft admits blunder over severance pay
Microsoft has admitted it made a mistake after asking 25 former employees to repay part of their redundancy pay.
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Accor Services launches payroll-giving scheme for staff
Accor Services has launched a payroll-giving scheme and pledged to match its employees' contributions as part of its commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR).
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BOC offers discounts on company products
Specialist gas supplier BOC has launched a discount card for employees to use on its own products.
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Atradius adds perks to voluntary benefits scheme
Credit management firm Atradius is to add experience days and private medical insurance (PMI) to its voluntary benefits scheme in March.
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Employers to cut travel and fringe benefits during recession says CIPD
Employers are reducing fringe benefits such as business travel and hospitality to cut costs during the recession.
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Government launches back to work pilot scheme for long-term sick
The government has launched a new £13 million pilot scheme to help people on sick leave get back to work quicker.The Fit for Work pilot programme will test a range of back-to-work support to see what works best.Each pilot test will be personalised and include advice on a range of ...